RCA VR502 Owner’s Manual

VCR OWN ER"S

MODEL VR502

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Important Information

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

instructions accompanying the This symbol indicates important

product.

prevent

this VCR to rain or moisture.

To fire shock hazard, do not

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. MISE EN GARDE: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

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Cautions

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the

plug of the VCR.

Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA

certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR.

Model No. VR502 Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer / Address / Phone:

Table of Contents

Important Information

Warnings i Cautions i

Note to Cable TV Installer i Product Registration i

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup 2

Antenna or Cable System Without a

Cable Box 3

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels 4

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels 5

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes__ 6

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on TV Turn on VCR

Place Channels in VCR's Memory

Add or Erase Channels from

VCR's Memory. Use TV/VCR Button Set the Time and Date

Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons

TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR

Controlling a TV

10-11

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions 13 Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop-Action 14 Slow Motion 14

Picture Search 14 Frame Advance 14

X2 (Double Speed) 14 Time Counter 15

Memory-Stop Feature 15

Time Search 16 Automatic Tracking 16

Manual Tracking 16 Repeat Play 17

Record-End Search 17 AI (Artificial Intelligent)

Picture Control 17

Recording a Program

8 9 9

11 12 12

Types of Recordings_ 18

Recording Speeds 18 Recording Pause 18

Basic Recording- Operating Instructions _ 18 Watch a TV Channel While

VCR is Recording 18

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording. 19 Checking or Clearing a Timer Recording 19 Express Recording 20 Additional Recording Information __ 20 Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes __ 21 Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit 21

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel 22 Back Panel 23

Display Area 23

Trouble Checks 24-25 Specifications 26

Cleaning the VCR 26 Limited Warranty. 27

Index 28-29

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups oil pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).

The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable

connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below. A. Outside antenna- Turn to page 3. B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3. O. Cable System - Go to question 2.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box- Turn to page 3.

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4. G. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5. *You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions I and 2 above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup. [_

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the

TV/VCRbutton to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

From Antenna

or Cable 300/75 Ohm

Adapter

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IN FROM

ANT.

OUT TO TV

3CH, 4

Back of VCR

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

IN OUT IN OUT

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3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR."

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TV/VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

From Antenna

or Cable

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3. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR."

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

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(supplied) ;_I]NJ

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Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Basic hookup.

A. 10

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV/VCR button to watch the VCR.

Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR."

From Cable

Cable Box RFCoaxial

- Cable

RF Coaxial Cable

(supphed)

Back of VCR

ANT.

N FROM

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

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75 to 75/300 Ohm

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OR VHF

Cable/ __'1_

Antenna UHF

all

Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TVA/CR button not

required.

1°

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

3. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR."

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

From Cable

Cable Box

RF Coaxial '_

Cable _

Signal _ RF Coaxial

Splitter _ @ .... ANT.OM

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

VHF!UHF

Back of TV

Back of VCR

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

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M01_0 _ ANTENNA

Back of TV

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(such as HBO, ShowUme, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

A. Basic hookup,

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to

either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the

TV/VCR button to watch the VCR.

Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR".

From Cable

j_ Back of VCR

Cable Box RFCoaxia,

........! i Cable @ .... om

VHF/UHF

• OUT TO TV IN OUT IN OUT

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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Antenna UHF :

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

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75 to 75/300 Ohm

eparator

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TV/VCR button not required.

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR." You will tune the TV to its video input to watch

the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

Back of TV

From Cable

Signal Splitter

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A Hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5

and then modify with this connection.

Set the 3 CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR."

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

................. iI .,@ IN FROM

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

RF Coaxial Cable

Playback VCR

ANT,

i VHF/UHF

i OUT TO TV i 30H.4

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

IN OUT IN OUT

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Recording VCR

,.FROMANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV IN OUT IN OUT

VIDEO1 AUDIO1

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m Audio/Video %

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Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Option B Hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation - use

of -rvA/CR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Turn to page 7 for "Setting Up the VCR." You will select the line input on the recording

VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized

recording of television

programs and other

materials may infringe the rights of others.

Playback VCR (only)

ANT

:! _ OUTTOTV IN OUT IN OUT

VHF/UHF VIDEO1 AUDIO1 !

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.... .. IN FROM

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RF Coaxial Cable _ _7

(supplied) _ _a_ _

| or

Audio/Video '_

.... Cables _

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any itcl_ arc missing.

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2. Insert batteries in remote.

3. Turn on the TV.

A.B.Turn on the TV.

If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 GH. 4 switch on back of VCR.

If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input. (See TV's owner's manual for details.)

2 "AAA" Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

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4. Turn on the VCR.

Press VGR1 (VGR2) on the remote or POWER on the VCR. The POWER and VGR indicators light. The TIMER indicator

flashes on the VCR front panel until the clock is set. See page 9 to set the clock.

Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR's memory (AutoProgram).

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR will display a message on the TV screen

prompting you to AUTOPROGRAM the VCR. If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears,

follow the directions on the screen. AutoProgramming takes about two minutes. When it is

finished, it will tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels.

If you ever need to manually AUTOPROGRAM the VCR because you change cable or antenna signals:

A. Press PROGRAM on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as3 CH. 4 switch on the VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's

manual).

• If you used a basic hookup, check VCR indicator on front

of VCR -- it should be on. Press rv/vcR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

Press4 to display SET UP VCR menu.

Press 1 to begin AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS. The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or

ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 2.

AUTOPROGRAM

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...

THEN PRESS CH UP

AUTOPROGRAMMING

CHANNELS

START FINISH

IIIIIIIIIII ..........

VCR MAIN MENU

1 PROGRAM TIMER 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS

3 SET VCR CLOCK 4 SET UP VCR

I AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS 2 CABLE/ANT : ANTENNA

3 REPEAT PLAY: OFF

4 REMOTE CONT: VCR1

6. Add or erase channels from the VCR's memory.

You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch

them.

To add a channel:

A. Select the channel you want to add by pressing two number

buttons, press 0 then 8 for channel 8.

B. Press ADD on the remote.

The ADD button is slightly recessed to prevent it from being pressed accidentally.

To delete a channel:

A. Select the channel you want to delete with CHANNEL up or

down or two number buttons.

B. Press DELETE.

The DELETE button is slightly recessed to prevent it from

being pressed accidentally.

An ADD or DEL display appears briefly on the TV screen to the right of the channel number when you add or delete a channel.

You can still select a channel that has been deleted by pressing the number buttons.

PRESS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO ENb

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